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Old 02-23-2005, 08:31 PM   #1
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Some new stuff from me. Jointed swimmers. 3 3/4 inch, AYC, used screw eyes on these. Nice snake like wiggle on top. Will dig about 6 inches if cranked pretty hard.

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Old 02-23-2005, 08:34 PM   #2
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My first attempt at hand carved cranks. Got some good pointers from a local friend on these. These ones are pretty much a knock off of some stuff he does. AYC, screw eyes. The largest one is 3 1/4 inches. Nice wide wobble to them. Shallow divers, hit 3-4 feet on retrieve. I'll use these along with the above jointed swimmers chasing smallmouth in the local creeks.

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Old 02-23-2005, 08:46 PM   #3
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Old 02-23-2005, 08:50 PM   #4
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Old 02-23-2005, 08:53 PM   #5
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Jigster,you are way ahead of the curve Nice,really nice.
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Old 02-23-2005, 08:56 PM   #6
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Schweet jointed doodads there jigman
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Old 02-23-2005, 09:12 PM   #7
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Old 02-23-2005, 09:16 PM   #8
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Old 02-23-2005, 09:25 PM   #9
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Christ, those jointeds would be dynamite on sbass if they were made say eight inches long! Have you made any in that paint pattern like that? Very nice. (Is that a Lithos Line plug?)
Why even try.........
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Old 02-23-2005, 09:47 PM   #10
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jigman, those carved ones.. I got just the smallie patch for them,
I'll have to show those to my son when he's home on break.. he'll flip out.
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Old 02-23-2005, 09:55 PM   #11
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NJT Lefty 1 lip? Those will be killer. I know an estuary up here on the North Shore that the stripers would climb all over them this spring....
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Old 02-23-2005, 10:15 PM   #12
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They look like schoolie candy

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Old 02-23-2005, 10:38 PM   #13
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Big ones, too.
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Old 02-23-2005, 10:53 PM   #14
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Thanks gents

Steelhead, I believe those are Atom type lips on the jointed ones. Got a batch from Bernzy a while back and finally found a good use for them.

Flap, I've done some stuff in the color for some guys on the Cape. Various plugs (needles, swimmers, poppers). Have not tried doing a larger sized jointed, sounds like I should concider it if I'm headed to the Cape this year

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Old 02-24-2005, 06:47 AM   #15
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Old 02-24-2005, 08:17 AM   #16
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Old 02-24-2005, 08:45 AM   #17
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Like those Jointed Swimmers....pretty slick looking
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Old 02-24-2005, 10:32 AM   #18
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Nice stuff jigman. Like the joints
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Old 02-24-2005, 11:05 AM   #19
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Thumbs up The surf is calling those
Great work Jigman.... I bet they would work wonders and hold up in the surf as well................Lovely stuff!

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Old 02-24-2005, 02:40 PM   #21
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Old 02-24-2005, 07:48 PM   #22
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Re: The surf is calling those
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... I bet they would work wonders and hold up in the surf as well ...
A little light for tossing in the surf (around 1/2 oz). Doubt I will throw them at landlocked stripers either. Really not build strong enough for that purpose. Smallmouth bass, no problem

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Old 02-24-2005, 10:42 PM   #23
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Wink I beg to differ
Estuary or in the wash....very flexible rod...light line....good drag.... catching!
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Old 02-25-2005, 04:28 PM   #24
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Thanks Mike, I'll keep that info in mind. Might have to do up a couple with saltwater hooks.

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Old 02-25-2005, 07:33 PM   #25
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I agree with Indianite. Fish like would would a fly in the wash at the beach break. Catch big fish.... Short line, let the current fish them for you... Maybe even on the end of a fly rod... Hmmmm....
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Old 02-25-2005, 09:58 PM   #26
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Good stuff jigs! You know how much I like the jointed plugs!
You making a northern tour this fall?
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Old 02-26-2005, 10:57 AM   #27
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Adam, certainly hope to make it up to the Cape and Rhody this fall. Really depends on work as it looks like a chaotic schedule for this year. Right now, things are looking good for a trip up there late Sept/early Oct. Will certainly let you know if I'm going to be in the area.

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